Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?
Aren't you our God, who drove out the people living in this land ahead of your people Israel, and gave it to Abraham's descendants—your friend—forever?
The writer is reminding God of His past faithfulness in giving the promised land to Abraham's descendants, appealing to that history as the foundation for current trust.
📚 Historical Context
This is part of King Jehoshaphat's prayer when Judah faced invasion by a coalition of enemies around 853 BC. He's appealing to God's covenant with Abraham and the conquest of Canaan under Joshua, reminding God of His promises and past deliverance. The reference to Abraham as God's 'friend' reflects the special covenant relationship established centuries earlier.
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